In favor Meaning in English

expression

US

in FAY-ver

UK

in FAY-vuh

Definition

If you are in favor of something, you support it or think it is the best choice. It can be used to show preference for one option over another.

Usage & Nuances

'In favor' is often followed by 'of' plus a noun or gerund ('in favor of change'). Used in both formal and informal contexts. Don't confuse with 'favorite' (meaning something you like best), which is not a set phrase.

• Spanish: a favor de
• Portuguese (BR): a favor de
• Portuguese (PT): a favor de
• Chinese (Simplified): 支持
• Chinese (Traditional): 支持
• Hindi: के पक्ष में
• Arabic: لصالح
• Bengali: পক্ষে - সমর্থনে
• Russian: в пользу - за
• Japanese: 賛成して - 支持して
• Vietnamese: ủng hộ - tán thành
• Korean: 찬성하여 - 지지하여
• Turkish: lehine - destekleyen
• Urdu: حق میں
• Indonesian: mendukung - menyetujui

Example Sentences

I am in favor of this idea.

basic

They voted in favor of the new law.

basic

Are you in favor of changing the rules?

basic

Most people here are in favor of starting earlier.

natural

I'm not really in favor of that plan, to be honest.

natural

The arguments in favor of this decision are strong.

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